Comic books in 'Romance'

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Saekisan. Art and cover by Hanekoto. Translated by Nicole Wilder.

Amane lives alone in an apartment, and the most beautiful girl in school, Mahiru, lives just next door. They've almost never spoken-until the day he sees her in distress on a rainy day and lends her his umbrella. To return the favor, she offers him help around the house, and a relationship slowly begins to blossom as the distance between them closes...

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 232 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $15.00.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Saekisan. Art and cover by Hanekoto. Translated by Nicole Wilder.

Amane lives alone in an apartment, and the most beautiful girl in school, Mahiru, lives just next door. They've almost never spoken-until the day he sees her in distress on a rainy day and lends her his umbrella. To return the favor, she offers him help around the house, and a relationship slowly begins to blossom as the distance between them closes...

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 232 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Saekisan. Art and cover by Hanekoto. Translated by Nicole Wilder. Amane's confusing and frustrating life with the angel continues. Spending New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day with Mahiru only leaves him more unsure about his feelings toward the beautiful girl. Could it be that his clumsy warmth is slowly melting the angel's cold facade? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Saekisan. Art and cover by Hanekoto. Translated by Nicole Wilder. Amane's confusing and frustrating life with the angel continues. Spending New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day with Mahiru only leaves him more unsure about his feelings toward the beautiful girl. Could it be that his clumsy warmth is slowly melting the angel's cold facade? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Saekisan. Art and cover by Hanekoto. Translated by Nicole Wilder. Now in their second year of high school, Amane and Mahiru are placed into the same class. Despite Mahiru’s efforts to bring them closer together at school, Amane is reluctant to bridge the gap because of his shyness towards everyone’s “angel.” As he watches Mahiru’s friendliness erode the barriers between her and her classmates, old wounds he once thought were healing begin to resurface... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Saekisan. Art and cover by Hanekoto. Translated by Nicole Wilder. Now in their second year of high school, Amane and Mahiru are placed into the same class. Despite Mahiru’s efforts to bring them closer together at school, Amane is reluctant to bridge the gap because of his shyness towards everyone’s “angel.” As he watches Mahiru’s friendliness erode the barriers between her and her classmates, old wounds he once thought were healing begin to resurface... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Written by Saekisan. Art and cover by Hanekoto. Translated by Nicole Wilder. As Mahiru's shocking declaration echoes through the classroom, Shuu is awestruck. Mahiru is beautiful and smart-he couldn't imagine a better girl. And Shuu will stop at nothing to whip his body and mind into something worthy of her company and her trust. Meanwhile, Mahiru is focused on finally moving their relationship to the next level. Will their efforts lead them to the same place...? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 232 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Written by Saekisan. Art and cover by Hanekoto. Translated by Nicole Wilder. As Mahiru's shocking declaration echoes through the classroom, Shuu is awestruck. Mahiru is beautiful and smart-he couldn't imagine a better girl. And Shuu will stop at nothing to whip his body and mind into something worthy of her company and her trust. Meanwhile, Mahiru is focused on finally moving their relationship to the next level. Will their efforts lead them to the same place...? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 232 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $15.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Saekisan. Art and cover by Hanekoto. Translated by Nicole Wilder. After a long unrequited love, Mahiru and Amane finally begin dating, and the inexperienced two stumble through their new relationship while steadily growing closer to each other. Although initially annoyed by the commotion surrounding Mahiru and him at school, Amane slowly changes and becomes more upfront and confident. Seeing this, Mahiru can't help but feel slightly uneasy...but it's time for a vacation and an unforgettable summer awaits them! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 5 - Second and later printings. Written by Saekisan. Art and cover by Hanekoto. Translated by Nicole Wilder. After a long unrequited love, Mahiru and Amane finally begin dating, and the inexperienced two stumble through their new relationship while steadily growing closer to each other. Although initially annoyed by the commotion surrounding Mahiru and him at school, Amane slowly changes and becomes more upfront and confident. Seeing this, Mahiru can't help but feel slightly uneasy...but it's time for a vacation and an unforgettable summer awaits them! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 228 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 5.5 - 1st printing. Written by Saekisan. Art and cover by Hanekoto. Translated by Nicole Wilder. Amane Fujimiya is a high schooler who lives alone and spends his days loafing around. Mahiru Shiina is the most beautiful girl in school, nicknamed "Angel" by those around her. These two neighbors, who initially had nothing to do with each other, happen to share a meal together and wind up sharing much more. Read this collection of short stories to learn more about the past and present of their sweet and impatient love story. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Written by Saekisan. Art and cover by Hanekoto. Translated by Nicole Wilder. With Mahiru's support, Amane is able to confront the pain of his past. After he sees Mahiru enjoy the warmth of his parents, who are completely smitten with her, Amane realizes that he is more grateful than ever to be her neighbor, and he renews his commitment to staying by her side. As the end of summer draws near, Amane and Mahiru attend a festival where they might just create memories that will last a lifetime. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). For readers ages 13 and up Cover price $15.00.

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1st printing. Story and art by Trung Le Nguyen. Being a teenager is no fairy tale . . . but that doesnt mean you cant find a little magic. A high schoolers journey to recover from burnout leads to a surprising romance with a twist from the bestselling author of The Magic Fish. Angelica was the girl who could do it all—until suddenly, she couldnt. Burnout hit hard. Now, after some very low moments, shes ready to get her life back together, thanks to her friends, and one very surprising source of comfort. A bear. Peri is the mascot of the local theater. Hes been sending Angelica supportive messages from his social. Theyve become friends, and Angelica might even have . . . a crush? Determined to find the human behind the bear costume, Angelica gets an internship at the theater. She might never go back to being the girl who can do everything, but perhaps she is becoming the girl who can magically have it all. Hardcover, 6 1/4-in. x 8 1/2-in., 224 pages, full color. Age 12 and up Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Written by Kendra Phipps and Mariah Marsden. Art by Brenna Thummler. Schoolyard rivalries. Baking disasters. Puffed sleeves. Explore the violet vales and glorious green of Avonlea in this spirited adaptation. The magic of L.M. Montgomery's treasured classic is reimagined in a whimsically-illustrated graphic novel adaptation perfect for newcomers and kindred spirits alike. When Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan who can help manage their family farm, they have no idea what delightful trouble awaits them. With flame-red hair and an unstoppable imagination, 11-year-old Anne Shirley takes Green Gables by storm. Anne's misadventures bring a little romance to the lives of everyone she meets: her bosom friend, Diana Barry; the town gossip, Mrs. Lynde; and that infuriating tease, Gilbert Blythe. From triumphs and thrills to the depths of despair, Anne turns each everyday moment into something extraordinary. Softcover, 6-in.x 9-in., 232 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. Love in the time of COVID-19? This new series pits the the crushes, nostalgia, and friendship of shojo manga against a crushing pandemic. Can it be that a determined high school girl is more resilient than anyone expected? Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. It's 2020, and Mizuha's seventeenth birthday is the pits. Her dad forgot, the sempai she likes isn't interested, and her social calendar is getting cleared out by a mysterious virus. But when her longtime childhood friend asks her out, Mizuha has to sort out what this change could mean. And her feelings may not be the only ones changing...! Romance stands up to a global pandemic in this series about how to maintain the hopes and joys of high school life when everything is upended. But romance is resilient, and crushes and confessions flourish among Mizuha's friends. A brand-new school love story from the author of I Fell in Love After School! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. Love in the time of COVID-19? This new series pits the the crushes, nostalgia, and friendship of shojo manga against a crushing pandemic. Can it be that a determined high school girl is more resilient than anyone expected? Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. Just as Mizuho truly considers what Kizuki means to her, her long-admired Saito-sempai professes his feelings! With her system overloaded by new and conflicting emotions, Mizuho comes down with a fever. Her childhood friends are eager to help, but soon realize they have their own tumultuous feelings to face. What does it mean to "love" someone? Romance stands up to a global pandemic in this series about how to maintain the hopes and joys of high school life when everything is upended. But romance is resilient, and crushes and confessions flourish among Mizuha's friends. A brand-new school love story from the author of I Fell in Love After School! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. Watching fireworks lighting up the summer sky is Mizuhos ultimate vision of romance. Who is the lucky guy to share that experience with her? Kizukis intent to win over Mizuho is clear, but the others, including the brainy future doctor Shin, cant resist her, either. The special bond between childhood friends seems unbreakable, but growing up sometimes means growing apart—and thats a prospect Mizuho cant bear. What could be more explosive than love under fireworks? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. Mizuho and her friends are celebrating the summer festival the best they can during a pandemic when suddenly, Shuugos older brother Kougo shows up and is instantly smitten. Kougo is no ordinary boy with a crush, though—Hes their new teacher! Mizuho is determined to keep the drama of teenage romance confined to her manga, but can she stop life from imitating art? Can the passion of youthful love be tamed? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. High school memories last a lifetime, but the pandemic threatens to steal these special moments from Mizuho and her friends. The students successfully rally to have their school festival, bringing hope and boosting morale. Its the perfect escape to find romance, but for Kizuki, Mizuho still wont return his affections. Will he wind up settling for unrequited love? How does the heart heal after a battle for love? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. Mizuha's seventeenth birthday is the pits. Her parents totally forgot, and the sempai she likes isn't interested in her. But when her longtime childhood friend asks her out, Mizuha has to sort out what this change could mean. And her feelings may not be the only ones changing...! Adding to the challenge is a global pandemic, upending the hopes and joys of high school life. But romance is resilient, and crushes and confessions flourish among Mizuha's friends. A brand-new school love story from the author of I Fell in Love After School! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. Despite harrowing memories of the pandemic, Mizuho still recalls her springtime of youth with fondness. Ten years later, she and her childhood friends are preparing for a reunion, but Kizuki is MIA. His absence leaves a big hole in Mizuhos heart, especially after the romance that bloomed between them in high school. What caused Kizuki to betray their special bond? Can the heart forgive a broken promise? Longtime childhood friends plunge into rocky adolescence. An all-you-can-eat buffet of teenage drama, romance, and nostalgia. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. Is it worth gambling on love against the odds? Airu finally works up the courage to express his affection for Kizuki. The confession fails to change Kizukis commitment to Mizuho, leaving Airu feeling rejected and alone. The neighborhood New Years Eve party is coming up, and it wouldnt be the same without the whole gang together. Can Airu learn to embrace his real self without losing the people he loves most? Longtime childhood friends plunge into rocky adolescence. An all-you-can-eat buffet of teenage drama, romance, and nostalgia. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. What could be stronger than youthful passion? It's Valentine's Day and Mizuhos feeling insecure about her relationship with Kizuki...right as he leaves for a swimming training camp. As the 2020-21 school year comes to a close, Mizuho and her friends start thinking about their futures. Ten years later, Mizuho reconnects with Kizuki three years after he vanished from her life. But Kizukis not the only one with lingering regrets... Longtime childhood friends plunge into rocky adolescence. An all-you-can-eat buffet of teenage drama, romance, and nostalgia Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. Kizuki longs to rekindle his romance with Mizuho, but it may be too little, too late. After graduating high school during the tumultuous pandemic, his childhood friends are now thriving in their careers. Kizukis return brings relief, but Mizuho and the others cant forgive his selfish decisions. However, the intensity of first romance is persistent, and the heart wants what it wants… Will a second chance mend a broken heart? An all-you-can-eat buffet of teenage drama, romance, and nostalgia. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. Mizuho, Kizuki, and their friends are recovering from an emotional roller coaster after reuniting in the year 2030. Despite reminiscing about the good old days, they each hold personal regrets deep inside their souls. Now that Mizuho is skeptical about getting back with Kizuki, Shin and Shuugo are eager to take his place. What will they do to become the object of her affections? Is romance merely a fairy-tale dream? An all-you-can-eat buffet of teenage drama, romance, and nostalgia. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Haruka Mitsui. Translated by Melissa Chiam/amimaru. An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Cant Communicate and Skip and Loafer. Mizuha's seventeenth birthday is the pits. Her parents totally forgot, and the sempai she likes isn't interested in her. But when her longtime childhood friend asks her out, Mizuha has to sort out what this change could mean. And her feelings may not be the only ones changing...! Adding to the challenge is a global pandemic, upending the hopes and joys of high school life. But romance is resilient, and crushes and confessions flourish among Mizuha's friends. A brand-new school love story from the author of I Fell in Love After School! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Io Sakisaka.

Futaba Yoshioka thought all boys were loud and obnoxious until she met Kou Tanaka in junior high. But as soon as she realized she really liked him, he had already moved away because of family issues. Now in high school, she meets Kou again, but is he still the same boy she fell in love with?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Io Sakisaka.

Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. Kou has confessed to Futaba that in junior high he liked her too, but they can never return to those times. However, a leadership training session brings the two closer together.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Io Sakisaka.

Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. She realizes her feelings for Kou are not because of who he was in the past but who he is now. When she discovers that her friend Yuri has a crush on him too, Futaba is unsure what to do.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Io Sakisaka.

Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. Futaba wonders what happened between Kou and Yuri, but she's still determined to find out more about Kou's past and why he won't allow others to get close to him.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Io Sakisaka.

Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. Kou asks Futaba to go on a date with him to the summer festival. But as the two grow closer, fellow student Kikuchi sets his sights on Futaba.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Io Sakisaka.

Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. Futuba feels as though the distance between her and Kou has grown since he and Yui have started keeping in touch. Then something unexpected happens between Futaba and Kou at the school festival.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Io Sakisaka.

Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. At the cultural festival, Futaba and Kou kiss by accident and then for real. Futaba is on top of the world until she sees Yui in Kou's arms...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Io Sakisaka.

Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. At the cultural festival, Futaba and Kou kiss by accident and then for real. Futaba is on top of the world until she sees Yui in Kou's arms...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Io Sakisaka.

Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. Futaba does her best to force Kou out of her heart. Toma and Futaba grow closer, and Kou realizes he doesn't have much time to win her back...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Io Sakisaka.

Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. Futaba starts dating Toma, and they kiss. Now what will happen when everyone is grouped together on a class trip to Nagasaki?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Io Sakisaka.

Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. With the help of his friends, Kou lets go of painful memories from his past. Futaba wants to get closer to Toma, but she ends up spending time with Kou.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Io Sakisaka.

Futaba Yoshioka has encountered her first love again in high school, but he seems different from the boy she once knew. Kou no longer wants to hold back how he feels about Futaba. He's determined to keep trying long as he has even a sliver of a chance with her. Meanwhile, Futaba has decided to be more honest in her relationship with Toma, but is her heart still in it?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Hideyoshico. Natsuki Matsuda, twenty-years-old, has proudly identified as gay since age fifteen. Then Komano, nineteen-years-old, comes into his life. He's always been popular with the ladies, but he's a free-spirit who cannot be tamed - by man or woman! This is the story of their love. Can Natsuki handle Komano's bohemian nature in the long haul or will jealousy and possessiveness get the best of him? It's the return of the sweet, sweet couple from "Apple and Honey"! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $12.95.

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Regular Cover. Art and story byTomoko Tomoko Taniguchi. Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess, returns with her second series from CPM, continuing the Shojo (womens' and girls' comics) line begun last year. In Aquarium, a young girl named Naoka fails the competitive exam for the high school she wanted to attend. Her hobby has always been going to the aquarium to see the fish and dolphins, and she spends more time there to find solace after her disappointment. At the aquarium, she meets a boy, Haruki. At first he tries to befriend her, but she is not able to return his friendship because she is still saddened by her failure. If you have ever experienced disappointment and the fear of change that new love can bring, Aquarium will touch you like few other works. Tomoko Taniguchi's elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in this all-new series. Cover price $2.95.

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Colleen Doran mermaid variant cover. Art and story byTomoko Taniguchi. Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess, returns with her second series from CPM, continuing the Shojo (womens' and girls' comics) line begun last year. In Aquarium, a young girl named Naoka fails the competitive exam for the high school she wanted to attend. Her hobby has always been going to the aquarium to see the fish and dolphins, and she spends more time there to find solace after her disappointment. At the aquarium, she meets a boy, Haruki. At first he tries to befriend her, but she is not able to return his friendship because she is still saddened by her failure. If you have ever experienced disappointment and the fear of change that new love can bring, Aquarium will touch you like few other works. Tomoko Taniguchi's elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in this all-new series. Cover price $2.95.

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AQUARIUM #2 by Tomoko Taniguchi Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess, returns with her second series from CPM, continuing the Shojo (women's and girls' comics) line begun last year. The Aquarium six-issue series includes three novelette Aquarium, as well as two short stories. In this issue, the second part of Aquarium, a young girl named Naoka, who loves going to the aquarium, spends more time there for solace after failing the exam for a prestigious high school. There, she meets a boy, Haruki, who tries to befriend her, but she is not able to return his friendship because she is still saddened by her failure. Tomoko Taniguchi's elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in this all-new series. Cover price $2.95.

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by Tomoko Taniguchi Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess, returns with her second series from CPM, continuing the Shojo (womens' and girls' comics) line begun last year. The Aquarium six-issue series includes the novelette Aquarium, as well as two short stories. In this, the third and final part of Aquarium, the young girl Naoka, finally makes a date with the boy, Haruki, who has been hoping to go out with her, and they go together to the Aquarium. Tomoko Taniguchi's elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in this all-new series. Story and art by Tomoko Taniguchi. b&w, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Aquarium (2000) #1-6. Story and art by Tomoko Taniguchi. Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of the monthly series Princess Prince and the romantic graphic novel Call Me Princess, returns with the all-new Aquarium. A young girl named Naoka fails the competitive exam for the high school she wanted to attend. Her hobby has always been going to the aquarium to see the fish and dolphins, and she spends more time there to find solace after her disappointment. At the aquarium, she meets a boy, Haruki. At first he tries to befriend her, but she is not able to return his friendship because she is still saddened by her failure. If you have ever experienced disappointment and the fear of change and new love that it can bring, Aquarium will touch you like few other works. Tomoko Taniguchi's elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in Aquarium, which also includes two additional stories, "Fly Away Stewardess" and "Your Kingdom," plus an all-new introduction by Lea Hernandez (Rumble Girls). Softcover, 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

1st printing. Collects Aquarium (2000) #1-6. Story and art by Tomoko Taniguchi. Naoka's life isn't going so well. She was turned down by the prestigious high school that she wanted to attend and she feels like nothing is going right for her. To try and cheer herself up, she starts going to the aquarium where she finds beauty, serenity... and romance. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

(W) Frank Doyle (A) Harry Lucey Marty Epp Various (CA) Harry Lucey We’re halfway to Halloween, so Archie Comics is treating you with a MONSTER of a facsimile comic and a must-have collector’s item for any Halloween fans! Plus, this issue from 1962 is loaded with wild and wacky stories including a monster hired by Mr. Lodge to scare away Archie, an examination of Archie’s superhuman balance, and a fight for the ages between Archie and Reggie—plus lots more in ARCHIE #125, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition! Cover price $4.99.